
Padres surge as Brewers top MLB power rankings at playoffs start
The 2026 MLB playoffs have begun with the San Diego Padres showing strong form and the Milwaukee Brewers holding the number one spot in the power rankings. The Padres have won four of their last five games, including back-to-back victories over the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Brewers secured a 6-4 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on 27 September, extending their winning streak to five games.
The Brewers lead the MLB power rankings after a run of five consecutive wins, including a series sweep against the Cardinals and victories over the Philadelphia Phillies. Their consistent performance has solidified their position at the top as the postseason kicks off. The Padres, meanwhile, have also gained momentum with recent wins that have boosted their standing in the National League.
Looking ahead, the Padres are set to face the Chicago Cubs on 30 September in an MLB regular-season game that could influence playoff seeding. The Brewers, having completed their regular season with a strong finish, will focus on maintaining their form as they enter the postseason.
Major League Baseball features 30 teams split evenly between the National and American Leagues, with 29 teams based in the United States and one in Canada. The playoffs mark a critical phase where teams aim to capitalize on their regular-season success to vie for the championship.








